Finance Explained by Family Finance Mom
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsFinance Explained brings you the financial and economic news you need each week, along with an explanation of what it all means in a way everyone can understand, and more importantly, why it matters to YOU!
Why did the market sell-off this week? Why is everyone suddenly worried about inflation? Why are interest rates rising or falling... and what you need to know about how it could impact your family’s finances.
Welcome to Finance Explained… helping women everywhere build financial literacy and make better decisions for themselves, their families and their futures.
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Q&A Replay 3.13.2024: Inflation Updates, ESPPs & Resources for Evaluating Policies
March 18, 2024 13:34 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. For full show notes, visit ... Today’s topics included: 🐷 Pros/cons of employee stock purchase plans? 🐷 Is it better to have separate 529s for each child or only one? 🐷 How to plan for large expec...
Q&A Replay 2.21.2024: Recession Concerns, Discover Merger & Bidenomics Impact
February 23, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/bidenomics-impact-on-election-2024/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 Worried about getting out of the current negative cycle: spending less, busines...
Q&A Replay 2.14.2024: Term vs Whole Life, 529 Plans & Should My Parents Have an Advisor
February 15, 2024 14:06 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/term-vs-whole-life-insurance/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 Insurance: do I need disability insurance? What about term life insurance if I have kid...
Q&A Replay 2.7.2024: Pensions, How Do Roth IRAs Work & ESG Investing
February 08, 2024 14:28 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/how-do-roth-iras-work/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 Private equity firms are investing in accounting firms - why? 🐷 How can I calculate if a pension...
Q&A Replay 1.31.2024: Long-Term Care Insurance & Investing for Kids
February 01, 2024 13:12 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/long-term-care-insurance/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 Long-term care insurance - how to know insurance provider will be around to pay policy in 20-3...
Q&A Replay 1.24.2024: Is Commercial Real Estate in Trouble & The Magnificent Seven
January 24, 2024 20:32 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/is-commercial-real-estate-in-trouble/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 Should you rollover your old 401ks? 🐷 Any long term risks of buying a house in this m...
Q&A Replay 1.17.2024: JetBlue Blocked by Antitrust Laws, Soft Landings and Savings Rates
January 17, 2024 16:52 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/antitrust-laws-soft-landings-and-savings-rates/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 JetBlue / Spirit merger: do you think they will try for approval again unde...
Q&A Replay 01.10.2024: Economic Outlook - Interest Rates, Inflation, and Concerns for 2024
January 12, 2024 19:50 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/us-economy-2024/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 2023 market recap and what to look for in 2024 🐷 If 2% is Fed’s inflation target, do they have a target inter...
Q&A Replay 12.13.2023: Allowance for Kids and December Fed Meeting
December 13, 2023 18:20 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/allowance-for-kids/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 Biden’s recent round of student loan forgiveness. Who? how? Is it legal? 🐷 Opinions on allowance for kids 🐷 W...
Q&A Replay 12.6.2023: Economy in 2024 and How to Prepare for a Job Loss
December 06, 2023 16:41 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/economy-2024-and-how-to-prepare-for-a-job-loss/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 My job announced layoffs in Q1 2024. What should I do to prepare? 🐷 I read some fin...
Q&A Replay 11.29.2023: Teaching Kids the Value of Money & Budgeting Resources
November 29, 2023 15:58 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/teaching-kids-the-value-of-money/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 What’s your favorite spreadsheet to start a budget? 🐷 Can you recommend a personal finance and inve...
Q&A Replay 11.15.2023: Budgeting for Holidays & Choosing a 529 Plan
November 16, 2023 15:09 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. Share your finance stories here! For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/budgeting-for-the-holidays/ Today’s topics included: Today’s topics included: 🐷 When do you expect HELOC rates to go down...
Q&A Replay 11.8.2023: US Consumer Credit Rising, Finance in Mainstream Media & Planners vs. Advisors
November 08, 2023 16:59 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. Share your finance stories here! For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/us-consumer-credit-rising/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 Can I use a 529 plan for a child who is not legally mine? 🐷 How to save ...
Q&A Replay 11.2.2023: Rising Interest Rates, Velocity Banking & HELOCs
November 02, 2023 15:56 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. Share your finance stories here! For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/rising-interest-rates/ Today’s topics included: 🐷 Why “nonfarm payrolls” when discussing employment data? 🐷 Do you recommend clos...
Q&A Replay 10.25.2023: Federal Deficits, International Aid & HSAs
October 25, 2023 15:17 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today’s topics included: 🐷 Do you think we still have a chance for a Q4 rally? 🐷 How can the federal deficit be 3x what was predicted? Like how can it be a surprise? 🐷 Is there ANY hope to fix the national debt and deficit is...
Q&A Replay 10.18.2023: $1400 Monthly Inflation Impact & Upcoming Recession Views
October 18, 2023 15:15 - 49 minutes - 46 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today’s topics included: 🐷 why is GDP growth positive but earning growth hasn’t been over the last year? 🐷 can you tell us how you calculate the $1400/mo impact to budgets from inflation? 🐷 why would a PE firm grade their debt ...
Q&A Replay 10.11.2023: 3 Negative Impacts of War on the Economy
October 12, 2023 15:07 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today’s topics included: 🐷 War and its economic and financial implications 🐷 What is core vs headline inflation? 🐷 Best way to build back an emergency fund quickly? 🐷 JOLTS report - how is data collected? Could it be double cou...
Q&A Replay 10.4.2023: The Role of Government in the Economy & Is Free College a Likely Possibility?
October 04, 2023 15:13 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today’s topics included: 🐷 What should the role of the government be in the economy? 🐷 Will the government step in if people cannot afford houses? 🐷 Is everything being unaffordable (housing, car, education) here to stay? 🐷 Wha...
Q&A Replay 9.27.2023: Rental Properties, the "Silent Depression", & Bonus Interview with Clint Henderson from The Points Guy
September 27, 2023 15:18 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. This week also features a BONUS interview with Clint Henderson of The Points Guy: Clint Henderson worked in broadcast news for over two decades -- including stints at ABC News, Fox and MSNBC -- before landing his dream job a...
Q&A Replay 9.20.2023: Actions Items for 60yo with No Retirement Savings and Should You Pay Off Your Student Loans?
September 21, 2023 13:29 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. ______________ Today’s topics included: 🐷 Thoughts on buying T-bills directly from the government? 🐷 Do I need a Trust? 🐷 What are EuroDollar futures? 🐷 What’s your best advice for someone with no retirement savings and 60 ye...
Q&A Replay 09.13.2023: Impact of Student Loan Payments Restarting & Are IPOs a Good Investment?
September 13, 2023 14:23 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET. ______________ Today’s topics included: 🐷 What data are you looking to to discern the economic effects of restarting student loan payments? 🐷 529s: can now transfer to Roth IRAs? transfer between siblings? When did this happen? ...
Q&A Replay 05.03.2023: Where Are Interest Rates Headed & Another Bank Failure
May 03, 2023 14:19 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 05.01.2023: BRICS, the US Dollar & Favorite Money Apps for Kids
May 03, 2023 14:10 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 04.26.2023: Debt Ceiling Update & Financial Prep for HS Seniors
April 27, 2023 14:57 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 04.24.2023: Mortgage Changes & Annuities
April 24, 2023 19:10 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 04.17.2023: Why Rising Unemployment is "Good" & Understanding Economic Data
April 17, 2023 14:27 - 38 minutes - 36 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 04.05.2023: De-dollarization & Risk of Recession
April 05, 2023 14:52 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 03.27.2023: Bank Bailouts & Where to Invest Now
March 27, 2023 15:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 3.22.2023: Whole Life Insurance & The Vetoed Bill Impacting Your Retirement Plans
March 22, 2023 14:02 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 3.20.2023: The Latest on Banking Industry & Term Life Insurance for Families
March 20, 2023 14:28 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 3.15.2023: Is My Money Safe & The Yield Curve
March 15, 2023 17:46 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 3.13.2023: SVB Failure - What Happened & What Does it Mean for Your Money
March 13, 2023 14:16 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
S3-6: A Deep Dive on the Founder of Vanguard, American Investor's Superhero, John Bogle & Low Cost Index Funds
March 09, 2023 16:32 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week is all about John Bogle, the Superhero of Wall Street for retail investors, Vanguard, low-cost index funds, and the benefits of ETFs with The Bogle Effect author, Eric Balchunas. The Bogle Effect is our Q1 pick for the Family Finance Mom Book Club. Eric Balchunas is Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, where he leads the ETF and fund research and contributes to Bloomberg Opinion. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences, as well as the co-creator of the...
Q&A Replay 03.08.2023: The Pro Rata Rule & Beware of Variable Rate Interest
March 08, 2023 17:29 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 03.01.2023: Choosing Investments & Impact of Student Loan Payments Resuming
March 01, 2023 16:41 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 02.27.2023: Rebalancing Your Portfolio & When Will Inflation End
February 27, 2023 15:41 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 02.22.2023: IRAs & Understanding Investment Funds
February 22, 2023 16:35 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBAt the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting Monday & Wednesday LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me @FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Monday and Wednesday at 9AM ET. Today's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market wor...
Q&A Replay 02.15.2023: Latest on Inflation & Why People Still Buy Actively Managed Funds
February 15, 2023 19:06 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBToday's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market works, the impact of human behavior on the economy and more. Knowledge builds confidence and empowers you to make better decisions for you, your family and your future. ENROLL NOW: http://familyfinancemom.teachable.com/p/economics-workshop-series ______________ At the request of Family Finance Mo...
Q&A Replay 02.13.2023: Expense Ratios & What to Do With a Raise
February 13, 2023 15:24 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBToday's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market works, the impact of human behavior on the economy and more. Knowledge builds confidence and empowers you to make better decisions for you, your family and your future. ENROLL NOW: http://familyfinancemom.teachable.com/p/economics-workshop-series ______________ At the request of Family Finance Mo...
Q&A Replay 02.08.2023: Borrowing from Your 401k & Investing
February 08, 2023 16:08 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBToday's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market works, the impact of human behavior on the economy and more. Knowledge builds confidence and empowers you to make better decisions for you, your family and your future. ENROLL NOW: http://familyfinancemom.teachable.com/p/economics-workshop-series ______________ At the request of Family Finance Mo...
Q&A Replay 02.06.2023: Housing Costs & HYSAs
February 06, 2023 15:03 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBToday's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market works, the impact of human behavior on the economy and more. Knowledge builds confidence and empowers you to make better decisions for you, your family and your future. ENROLL NOW: http://familyfinancemom.teachable.com/p/economics-workshop-series ______________ At the request of Family Finance Mo...
Q&A Replay 02.01.2023: Fed Actions & Caring for Older Parents
February 02, 2023 13:17 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBToday's Q&A replay is sponsored by the Family Finance Mom Economic Workshop series. Build your economic literacy with a 6 workshop series to learn what causes economic cycles, how the free market works, the impact of human behavior on the economy and more. Knowledge builds confidence and empowers you to make better decisions for you, your family and your future. ENROLL NOW: http://familyfinancemom.teachable.com/p/economics-workshop-series ______________ At the request of Family Finance M...
S3-5: A Deep Dive on Energy Prices & Outlook for 2023 and Beyond
December 14, 2022 17:05 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week is all about energy prices, featuring a deep dive with Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis for Gas Buddy. Energy prices have been one of the significant drivers behind inflationary pressures we’ve seen over the last year… and in recent months, now that energy prices have started to abate, inflation is as well. But energy prices still remain high by historical measures. Back in February, Patrick DeHaan, Gas Buddy’s Head of Petroleum Analysis, joined us to talk about what wa...
S3-4: Q3 GDP Surprise, Bear Market Rally & A Deep Dive on How to Get Scholarships for College
November 04, 2022 16:07 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MBThis week, I’ve got 3 major financial headlines for you.. First up, the last 2 weeks of October saw a bear market rally - what does that mean, what’s behind it, and does that mean the market has seen its bottom? Next, last week we got the first estimate for Q3 GDP, and it was a pleasant positive surprise… does that mean the economy isn’t as bad as many believe? Then, we are also in the height of Q3 earnings season - what are companies saying about what to expect in the months to come? … ...
S3-3: What is OPEC, the Labor Market & A Deep Dive on the Importance of Understanding Our Economy
October 13, 2022 18:20 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThis week, I’ve got 3 major financial headlines for you.. First up, the stock market ended the week up +1.5%, but is still in bear market territory - what were the major market movers last week? Next, energy prices are on the rise again due to OPEC. What is OPEC and why do they have such sway over the energy market? Finally, we got multiple data points on the labor market last week. What does it say about the health of employment and your job security? … after that, this week I’m taking ...
S3-2: Bear Market, the British Pound & A Deep Dive on Wills and Estate Planning
October 05, 2022 21:24 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBThis week, I’ve got 3 major financial headlines for you.. First up, all major US stock market indices ended last week in bear market territory... what does that mean and what does it mean for your investment portfolio? Next, the British Pound tumbled last week to lows not seen since the 1980s. What happened and what does it mean for the US? Finally, we got the latest data point on the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation last week: the PCE Price Index. Is inflation getting better or worse...
S3 - 1: Are We in a Recession?
September 22, 2022 16:25 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week, instead of the usual 3 headlines of the week, I'm tackling the question I get more often these days: are we in a recession? I'll take a look at 7 indicators and what they indicate about the state of the current economy, including: GDP Consumer spending Consumer sentiment Stock market Yield curve Unemployment And the official recession announcer - NBER … I'll explain what each of these indicators are, what they currently tell us, and most importantly, if we are headed for a...
Market Free Fall, April Inflation & Deep Dive on Why is Childcare So Expensive
May 17, 2022 16:34 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis week, I’ve got 3 major financial headlines for you.. First up, the stock market had its 6th consecutive down week in a row... what’s causing the downward trend and when will the market free fall end? Next, the Fed is fully committed to reigning in inflation - and at their May meeting, they raised the target rate by 50bps. What else is included with tightening monetary policy and what does it mean for your family finances? Finally, while the Fed seeks to reign in inflation, April CPI ...
Bear Market, Q1 GDP Miss & A Deep Dive on Cryptocurrency and NFTs
May 04, 2022 19:30 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week, I’ve got 3 major financial headlines for you.. First up, the stock market had its 4th consecutive down week in a row... and is now officially in correction territory, with the NASDAQ in a bear market. What's driving the market down? Next, Q1 real GDP was down, and surprised everyone. Does it mean we are already in a recession? Finally, Q1 earnings season continues, with 80% of companies beating earnings... but guidance continues to spook investors. … after that, this week I’m...
Market Correcting, Housing Update & A Deep Dive on US Agriculture and Rising Food Prices
April 28, 2022 20:02 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBThis week, I’ve got 3 major financial headlines for you.. First up, the stock market had it's 3rd down week in a row... and is now officially in correction territory. What's driving the market down? Next, we got all the housing market data for March - what does it tell us about where home prices are headed this Spring? Finally, Q1 earnings season has 3 out of 4 companies beating earnings... so why is it off to such a rocky start? … after that, this week I’m taking a deep dive with 3 agri...